The famous Chinese classic “The Romance of the Three Kingdoms” is called “Sangokushi (三国志)”, and is very popular in Japan. Many Japanese games and manga are based on Sangokushi, such as “Dynasty Warriors” series and “Souten Kouro”. Regardless of the real relation of Japan to China, many Japanese are familiar with ancient China.

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A giant rubber duck surprises Osaka people. It has appeared in Aug.22 on Doshima river suddenly.

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“Tromp-l’oeil” have been loved all over the world for a long time. This exhibition features many different styles of trick art.
About 140 works ranging from traditional illusionism from the 16th century to contemporary works are on display.
Not only Western works, but also Japanese works including those by UTAGAWA Hiroshige and other great artists will be on show.

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The event about yokai is held in Kyoto, Japan.;”YOKAI PARADISE NIPPON”. Yokai is Japanese ghosts, monsters, demons and so forth. It displays Edo period Yokai illustrations and modern day Yokai manga.
If you like manga such as MOROBOSHI Daijiro or “Mokke”, you have to go this event.
Kyoto International Manga Museum is well known for its huge collection of manga.The museum compiles manga from classics to new works. This museum is a must-see for every manga fans.

admission fee: Adults: 1,000yen

URL: http://www.kyotomm.jp/HP/international/english/2009/07/yokai2009_e.html
Address : Karasuma-Oike, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto 604-0846 Japan

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